A MAN has been arrested in connection with a number of alleged break-ins on two busy Ardrossan streets.

Police confirmed that a 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged following alleged house breakings, and attempted house breakings, which took place in the early hours of Wednesday, May 24.

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The man is alleged to have targetted properties in the Craigspark and Montfode Drive areas of the town.

The man was due to make his first appearance at Kilmarnock Sherrif court earlier today.

Sergeant Mark Semple, North Ayrshire Locality Policing, said: “A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with several a break-in and attempted break-ins that took place in the Craigspark and Montfode Drive area of Ardrossan area in the early hours on Wednesday, May 24.

“He was due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday, May 26.”